Susan Koppenhaver, Director
1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-340-3456 or Toll Free at 1-877-914-3456
Fax: 845-340-3583
It is the mission of the Ulster County Office for the Aging to assist and empower older adults and their families to live as independently as possible, with dignity and purpose.
Ulster County will strive to reach more older adults and expand upon its current services by bringing them to remote and underserved areas of the County. This includes new educational health promotion, service enrollment and Senior advocacy program opportunities so they can stay in, and contribute to, their community.
Dear Ulster County Older Adults!
December is upon us, which comes with the winter solstice, and the promise of days getting longer again!
We have a few things going on during December months, namely our Holiday Sing-A-Long with Holiday Craft and Tea on December 20; and our December movie, The Shop Around the Corner, for some Holiday cheer!
We do carry on all year with our regular activities, including the Community Cafés, the exercise classes at the Hub and elsewhere, Chess Class, Craft Corners, SSIP Kingston meetings in the Hub, some special events, weekly tech classes, plus the Caregiver Respite program, all of which will continue throughout the winter.
HEAP began November 1, so please call the office if you think you might be eligible (it is income dependent – see bottom of pg. 11) which may help you pay for fuel bills, and perhaps even some maintenance for an inefficient heating system. We have some community partners who can also help with weatherization issues as well. Just call our office and ask for NYConnects, and they can assist you.
This month’s energy tip: Use advanced power strips to reduce energy consumption by automatically turning power off when your home energy products are not being used. Advanced power strips are a great way to save time, effort, and money in the form of lower utility bills. Turn your television off when no one is watching or set up a sleep timer. A TV left on for eight hours a day, or while you sleep, can cost you $41 to $102 per year.
Again, a reminder to those who want to learn more about their smart devices: our Senior Technology Support classes are held every Thursday at 9:30-11:30 in our Senior Hub – our instructors are well-learned folks with devices and tech, and you can learn a lot, or just one things that’s been a problem for you.
Happy Holidays and a Safe NY to all!
Susan Koppenhaver
Director
For information related to the Ulster County Office for the Aging 2024 Public Hearing - click here.
Live Well Kingston interviews John Dowley, Volunteer teaching OFA Senior Technology Classes. View the interview here: OFA Teacher Talks Tech! Demystifying your Personal Devices and Aging Well in Kingston. - Live Well Kingston
Links to upcoming activities and events happening in your area. Find things to do, places to go, and activities to enjoy from home at Age Well Kingston Community Events Guide
New York State GetSetUp - free online classes for Seniors at https://www.getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE
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